Ag4 Hg2 S4
semiconductor· Ag4 Hg2 S4
Ag₄Hg₂S₄ is a mixed-metal sulfide semiconductor compound containing silver, mercury, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of metal chalcogenides and appears primarily in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its semiconducting properties could be exploited for light detection or energy conversion. The combination of noble metals with sulfur gives it potential for thermoelectric or nonlinear optical devices, though practical industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established semiconductors like CdTe or lead halide perovskites.
Experimental optoelectronicsPhotovoltaic researchThermoelectric devicesNonlinear optical materialsSemiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.